The beauty of creation has never been more evident than in this 2nd edition of Exploring Creation with Botany. Now with 14 lessons and a newly designed course schedule, students will have even more hands-on experience as they cultivate their love of learning all about the plants God created.
With new and redesigned activities, students will read about and explore why botany matters. They will learn about seeds, pollination, and fruits. They will understand the importance of leaves, roots, and stems. And all along, they will be preparing for growing their own garden andmuch more! By building and using their own light hut in the opening chapter, students will be continually studying the life cycle of different types of plants throughout their year of studying botany.
Young botanists will also be taught how to think like a scientist. In addition to their hands-on written notes, mini-book (lap-style) activities, and vocabulary building exercises in their Notebooking Journals, students will also create their own Nature Journal to take with them as they go outside to explore, study, and document the wonderful world of plants and fungi.
This course title is one in Apologia's Young Explorers series and is designed to be used in any grade from 1st grade through 6th grade. Created in a Charlotte Mason learning style, students are not tested, but rather they are encouraged to use their Notebooking Journal to documentall that they learn. Throughout the text, and included in the Notebooking Journal, are "What Do You Remember" questions where students are encouraged to stop and explain in their own words to someone else the materials they are studying. By allowing students the freedom toincorporate their new knowledge into their own words, students are better equipped to remember what they are learning.
Newly revised, this updated edition of Botany offers expanded content and activities. If you are familiar with the 1st edition, the first thing you will notice about the updated edition is the improved layout and graphics. Opening the textbook, the vibrant illustrations and updated hands-on activities formatting are eye catching. Most of the lesson content has been rewritten, giving the text a less casual or chatty feel, while remaining clear and understandable for children. The new edition offers 14 chapters covering an introduction to botany, seeds, flowers, pollination, fruits, leaves, as well as the roots and stems of plants. Children also learn about food production, with one lesson dedicated to teaching children about gardening, including how to build a raised garden. Additionally, the new edition introduces mycology (the study of fungi). Hands-on activities remain essential to the course. There is also a greater focus in this new edition on creating a Charlotte Mason inspired nature journal. Families may choose to purchase the updated Notebooking Journal to create a written record of work and activities. Young students may also elect to create their own journal. Botany is designed to be done 2 days per week, approximately one hour each day. Lessons with outdoor adventures or activities may take longer to complete. The 2nd edition Notebooking Journal is not compatible with the 1st edition.
A magnifying glass is recommended, along with other common household or easy-to-find local items. Contact us for an updated list of recommended supplies. Textbook contains 14 lessons, the activity supply list, and an answer key. 237 pgs, hc.
The Notebooking Journal is a wonderful way to reinforce learning through documenting observations, recording thoughts, and reviewing content through the hands-on booklets they create. Colorful pages, space to record observations and answer questions, mini-books, plus coloring pages are all included for engaging the young learner. Notebooking Journals also include a daily schedule based on the 2 day per week/one hour per lesson recommendation. Non-reproducible, each child will need their own Notebooking Journal. Spiral bound.
A Lab Kit packaged by Nature’s Workshop is a convenient way to purchase many of the materials that you will need for labs and activities. Most activities require only household items, so you can also gather them yourself if you prefer. ~ Deanne
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